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We are a vibrant and inclusive running club based in Connecticut, welcoming members from all corners of the state. Our club is designed for anyone interested in meeting new people, finding running partners, and having a supportive team environment at local road races. We proudly cater to runners of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes.

Our team participates in the USATF CT Grand Prix and the MUT Series Races each year. These exhilarating and competitive races provide a fantastic opportunity to run on the roads while being part of a team that meets up and scores together. We encourage all members to engage in these events and share in the camaraderie of racing. For more information, feel free to check out our About Us page.

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Joining the SoundRunner Racing Team means you’re never alone on your running journey. Our members regularly meet up for training runs, social events, and race days, fostering a strong community that values friendship and competition alike. Whether you’re training for your next race or just looking to enjoy the sport, we invite you to lace up your shoes and join us!

Race Participation

We engage in the USATF CT Grand Prix Series, which features various road races throughout the state. These events are not only competitive but also a great way to connect with fellow runners and enjoy the beautiful landscapes Connecticut has to offer.

For details on upcoming races and events, we encourage all interested runners to stay connected with us and join the exhilarating journey of running within the SoundRunner Racing Team!

Current Hometown: Branford

Current Employment/Job: Retired

Favorite race: Steeple Chase, Mile

Favorite Run Spot in CT: Farmington Rail Trail (Hamden to Cheshire)

Race you have done the most times: Fairfield 5k

Hobbies outside of Running: Weight Training

What you listen to on a Long Run: Outside long run: nothing Treadmill Spodify

Race performances you are most proud of: 1500m race time 5:09 (2011)? 5th Ave Mile 5:40 (2017)

Something that makes you unique: still running @ 70!

Derek McGlynn

Current Hometown: Milford, CT

Family members we might see at a race: My parents, sister Emily, boyfriend Andrew and puppy Smokey

Current Employment: Mechanical engineer at Lockheed Martin

Current running interest: (Trail? Mountain? Speed? Ultra? Staying injury free?) Training for my first marathon.

Favorite race: Fairfield Half Marathon

Race you have done the most times: Madison Turkey Trot

High School/College running programs: UConn Club XC and Track

Hobbies: rock climbing, hiking, skiing, watching football (go Patriots!), hanging out with my dog

A favorite quote: “Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness.”

What you listen to on a road trip: lots of variety: anything country, Noah Kahan, Arctic Monkeys, Hippo Campus, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift…

Something that makes you weird: I’ve watched the show The Office all the way through wayyy more times than I would like to admit. 

Youthful PRs:

Open PRs:

800: 2:32.98

1500: 5:20.00

Mile: 5:37.00

5K: 5:39.60

6K (XC): 25:08.30

10K: 54:49

Half Marathon: 2:00:36

Rachel Haviland